LYF Water 8

8.0 Expert Score 3.71710 Ratings

LYF Water 8 runs Android 5.1.1 LollipopThe smartphone has a 5-inch HD AMOLED displayThe next variant of this mobile isLyf Water 9It has a 13 MP rear camera with an LED flash and a 5 MP front-facing camera with an LED flashThe device is powered by a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor and 3GB RAMIt has 16GB internal storage which can further be expanded using a microSD cardConnectivity options include 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, and a microUSB 2.0 portThe device is powered by a Li-Po 2,600 mAh battery

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Key Specifications

Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615

3GB RAM

16GB internal storage

2600 mAh battery

13 M.Pixels rear & 5 M.Pixels selfie

Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM)

Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)

LYF Water 8 Price in India

LYF Water 8 Price in India starts at Rs. 4,999. The lowest price of LYF Water 8 is at Flipkart, which is 35% less than the cost of Water 8 at Shopclues (Rs. 7649). LYF Water 8 is available in White, Black colours across various online stores in India.

It does not come with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and it will most possibly never receive any updates

Highly priced

LYF Water 8 Details

LYF Water 8 is the latest mobile from Reliance that makes its mark with attractive features at a budget price point. One of the most intriguing features of the smartphone is that it comes with two LED flash; one at the back and one at the front.

Design and Camera

On the design front, the Water 8 features a metal rim sandwiched between glass and plastic. One of the major attractive points of the device is that it comes with an impressive 13-megapixel rear shooter that is paired with an LED flash to capture images and record videos in both dark and bright conditions. One can expect amazing selfies in low light environments as well courtesy a 5-megapixel front shooter coupled with an LED flash.

Display and Performance

You can expect decent performance as the device is equipped with a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset. You can also expect to indulge in smooth and lag-free multitasking courtsey 3GB of RAM. On its face, the Water 8 boasts a 5-inchHD IPS LCD screen that is combined with good viewing angles. The screen is protected from any unwanted scratches as it has a coating of Corning's Gorilla Glass.

Storage and platform

For storing essential apps and other data like music, videos, images, etc. there is 16GB of onboard storage space which as per user requirement can be expanded further via a microSD card. The device runs the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system out of the box.

Battery and Connectivity

To keep users connected, the smartphone ships with an array of connectivity options including 4G, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, and a microUSB 2.0 port. It is fuelled by a Li-Po 2,600 mAh cell that is expected to last for an entire day for a normal to heavy user.

LYF Water 8 Specifications

Summary

Processor

Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615

Display

Storage

16GB

Rear Camera

13 M.Pixels

Battery

2600 mAh

RAM

3GB

Display

Resolution

1280x720 pixels

Display Type

AMOLED

Pixel Density

294 pixels per inch (ppi)

Touchscreen type

Capacitive

Color Reproduction

16M Colors

Storage

RAM

3GB

Internal

16GB

Expandable

MicroSD, 128GB

General

Weight

122 grams

Software

Operating System

Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)

Camera

Rear

13 M.Pixels

Selfie

5 M.Pixels

Video

Yes

Battery

Standby Time

320 hrs

Type

Li-Ion

Talk time

10 hrs

Capacity

2600 mAh

Connectivity

GPS

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes

Bluetooth

v4.0

SIM Configuration

Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM)

NFC Chipset

No

Infrared

No

Processor

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615

CPU

1.5 GHz

Graphics

Adreno 405

No of Cores

8 (Octa Core)

Sensors

Accelerometer

Yes

Gyroscope

Yes

Other Sensors

Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Disclaimer: Specifications shown may be different from the actual product. We cannot guarantee that the information provided on this page is 100% correct. Please check with the retailer before purchasing.

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How to use a memory card in this phone?

You can use either a memory card or the nano-SIM. There are only two SIM slots and no provision for a memory card. Since the internal memory is 16 GB, there is no need of a memory card.